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What I got. (not two turn tables and no microphone)

So I think I want this place to be full of my creative spirit. Not sure what that might be yet, but that is my desire.

Stuff on my table:
Creating a new RPG system with my good friend Jeff.
Creating a board game from the idea that I got from Oathbound, a D&D rpg setting.
Creating a new setting for the 4th ed iteration of D&D with my friend Steve. (very dungeon punk, so Steve says)
Trying to move out of my parents house.
Trying to start a band with a guy named vinnie whom I've never met....this is not going so well.
Continuing my Ptolus campaign.
Eventualy would like to start a podcast.

Thats quite a bit.

The board game is almost in its alpah stage, to where I can start play testing enternaly. I just need a map, or game board, and some game peices really.

The new RPG system, called Prententious (irony at its best) has come to a halt. I think Jeff and I have sort of different visions of where it is to go next.

The 4th ed setting is going pretty good, considering we don't have any rules yet. Though I seem to be putting out more content then my partner has. I believe this is because he has a lot on his plate as well. That or he has become un-inspired. Not quite sure which it is.

The pod cast is simply an dream right now. No hard plans at all. Simply desire.

Ptolus has been start over and needs to be kicked in the pants. Really we just need to play again. 3 weeks since last game now? Thats bad.

I'll shall have to comment on the rest later.

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